Assistant Project Manager

Kent Companies; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO and paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Lewisville, TX to help direct and coordinate multi-family construction projects under the guidance of the Structural Project Manager. The role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and ensuring timely project delivery.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of construction management experience, including cost estimation, schedules, and field supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, construction science or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• 3–5 years experience in construction management including estimating, project scheduling and control, and management of field personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs, estimate construction costs, organize bid forms and bid packages, and manage project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Identify project-specific risk issues and propose mitigation strategies for multi-family division.
• Select subcontractors, finalize contract arrangements, and review/approve submittals from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with preparing preliminary and detailed project schedules using scheduling software.
• Ensure prerequisites (cash flow plan, subcontractor lists, procurement logs, etc.) are prepared and submitted to the architect and properly administered.
• Collaborate with Project Superintendents to oversee material delivery and verify receipt at job sites and storage locations.
• Monitor construction activities, resolve changes, deficiencies, and subcontractor performance issues.
• Prepare monthly project status reports and project billings for upper management and clients.
• Meet with owners, subcontractors, and architects to review progress and resolve issues.
• Supervise punch list clearance and ensure closeout documentation is completed.

Job description

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager is primarily responsible for assisting in managing directing coordinating and budgeting in coordination with and at the direction of the Structural Project Manager and other division personnel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; however other duties may be assigned To perform in this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Duties and Responsibilities Identifies project specific risk issues the potential impact on Kent Companies and potential strategies to help mitigate those risks for our multi family divisionSelect subcontractors complete contract arrangements and review and approve proposed materials and shop drawings from subcontractors and suppliersAssist with preparing the preliminary project schedule and when appropriate the detailed project schedule using a computer and standard company scheduling softwareEnsure that all required project managementadministrative prerequisites eg cash flow plan subcontractor list manufacturer list submittalprocurement logs etc are prepared and submitted to the architect and that these plans are properly administered as in expedited received logged and approved submittalsCollaborate with Project Superintendents to oversee the delivery of materials to job sites or outside storage and ensure that their receipt is recorded correctlyMonitor construction activities and resolve problems and issues that arise especially those about changes deficiencies and subcontractor performance Prepare and provide monthly project status reports project billings and other information as required to keep upper management and the client properly informedMeet with owner representatives subcontractors and the architectengineer to review the jobs progress and discuss and resolve problems and issues that ariseSupervise and collaborate with superintendents to conduct substantial completion inspections and ensure that punch list items are completedEnsure that close out documentation eg drawings operation and maintenance manuals and warranties from subcontractors and suppliers is submitted Participate in and expedite the fair settlement of final disputes litigation and final payment dispositionsPromote and administer the Zero By Design process Record project performance regarding Zero Accident Net Zero Change Order completed on the original schedule and Zero Punch ListOther Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties and responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time with or without notice

Required experience qualifications and education

Bachelors degree in engineering construction management construction science or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience 3 5 years experience in construction management including estimating project scheduling and control and management of field personnelKnowledge and ability to prepare detailed planning for construction projects schedules and estimates and to make proper modifications to such using a computer and standard company softwareAbility to read and interpret construction drawings shop drawings and technical specifications Ability to perform quantity take offs estimate construction costs organize bid forms and bid packages and manage project budgets In depth knowledge of construction principlespractices is requiredExperience building relationships and working with subcontractors and vendorsExcellent communication and organizational skillsValid drivers licenseMust have reliable transportation to the workplaces job locationsAbility to pass drug screeningMust be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred experience qualifications and education

Concrete Industry Management CIM degree highly preferred3 5 years experience in construction management for a commercial concrete contractor preferred

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry Benefits vary by location with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire Typical benefits packages include Weekly payPTO Paid Time OffMedical Dental and Vision CoverageSupplemental insurance optionsRetirement plans with discretionary employer matchingHoliday pay New Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas DayScholarship opportunities for dependentsLeadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role

Our goal is to offer unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre determined Instead it builds on the teammates strengths interests and pursuits as the individual gains experience grows and develops in their career You would be hard pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies

Work Environment

Physical Demand While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 50 pounds

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full time office position This position requires minimal overnight travel in Dallas Texas Typical hours will range from 45 50 hours per week and are subject to change This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules Due to the critical nature of the role accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary

Office Location

830 East Valley Ridge Blvd Lewisville TX 75057

About Kent Companies

About Kent Companies Kent Companies is a full service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction mixed use construction multi family housing and a full range of concrete related specialties Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service Safety Productivity Quality and Customer Service We believe in providing challenging work opportunities for professional development and industry leading compensation packages And its all wrapped in a culture thats built on values and integrity We deliver on our promises Kent Concrete We deliver comprehensive turnkey concrete construction services for customers nationwide Our services include structural concrete tilt up concrete concrete paving curb and gutter and concrete pumping From the most complex cast in place structures to mission critical facilities our customers turn to us because they know well deliver the horsepower and expertise to get the job done About our DFW Structural Concrete division Kent Concrete operates a Dallas based structural division This team provides comprehensive concrete construction services for high density multifamily and mixed use properties We offer specialized experience in complex wrap around structures and parking garages Our portfolio includes the most complex structural construction projects in the region With this team youll have a hand in the projects that change Dallas and all of North Texas Learn more about Kent Concrete by visiting concretekentcompaniescom

EEO Statement

At Kent Companies we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions including but not limited to hiring recruiting promotions performance evaluations termination and compensation decisions The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment employment promotions demotions discipline termination access to benefits and training leaves of absence and layoffs The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Companys commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship